Ninth Generation

16392. Alfred Rufus Coffey was born on 17 February 1916 in Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., VA. Alfred died on 15 December 2006 at the age of 90 in Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., VA and was buried at Springwood Baptist Church Cemetery in Buchanan, Botetourt Co., VA on 17 December 2006.^42531,42532

Obituary, The Rockbridge News, Rockbridge Co., VA

Obituary, The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, VA, Sun., Dec. 17, 2006

Alfred R. Coffey

Mrs. Evelyn C. Allen and her family have been notified of the death of her brother Alfred R. Coffey of Eagle Rock, Va.

He died peacefully at his home on Dec. 15, surrounded by his beloved wife Mae of 68 years. He was 90 years old. He is also survived by his 10 children; 23 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Coffey is survived by one sister, Evelyn Allen of Amherst, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Cora Sprouse and Bascom W. Coffey; brothers, Chambers, Lloyd, James, and Lester; and one sister, Mildred Fisher.

A memorial service was held at Springwood Baptist Church on Dec. 17, with interment in the church cemetery. Botetourt Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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Obituary, The Roanoke Times, Dec. 17, 2006, Page B5

Alfred R. Coffey died peacefully at his home in Eagle Rock on Friday, December 15, 2006 surrounded by his beloved wife of 68 years, along with his family.

Alfred was 90 years old and is survived by his wife, Mae L. Coffey; his ten children, Shirley Siler and husband, Harry (Bud), of Natural Bridge, Floyd Coffey and wife, Helen, of Eagle Rock, Joyce Hylton and husband, Alton, of Eagle Rock, Alton Coffey and wife, Patricia, of Blue Ridge, Carter Coffey of Boones Mill, Brenda Coffey of Eagle Rock, Wanda Simpson of Ashland, Gail Moody of Ashland, Dennis Coffey and wife, Becky, of Eagle Rock, and Debra Thomas of Cloverdale. Alfred has 23 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren (one deceased); and one great great-grandchild.

Alfred is survived by one sister, Evelyn Allen of Amherst and a host of nieces and nephews. Alfred was predeceased by his parents, Bascom and Cora Coffey; brothers, Chambers, Lloyd, Cecil, and Lester; and one sister, Mildred Fisher. Alfred Coffey was born in Eagle Rock on February 17, 1916 and was a lifelong resident of the Buchanan and Eagle Rock area.

Alfred began his career as an independent contractor in 1960 and proceeded to found his own company, A.R. Coffey & Sons, Inc., a road and bridge building company, on May 21, 1970. Alfred Coffey built many of the Commonwealth of Virginia bridges and highways as he served as President of the Company from May 1970 until March 1984. He retired from A. R. Coffey & Sons, Inc. on March 22, 1984. While a successful businessman, Alfred had a passion for farming. He enjoyed breeding and raising horses and cattle on his two farms just outside of Eagle Rock. Most of all, he enjoyed his many teams of mules.

Alfred joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Springwood Lodge No. 278 on October 5, 1962. He was elected in 1972 as Noble Grand for that year. This year, 2006, Alfred was granted lifelong membership of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Springwood Lodge. Alfreds commitment to his wife and family was of utmost importance to him. He and his wife, Mae, taught their ten children the importance of love, family, belief in God and the value of a good work ethic. Alfred often commented that it was up to them now, speaking of his and Maes ten children, "we fed them, clothed them and raised them in the church."

Alfred was a member of Springwood Baptist Church for over 50 years and served in many positions such as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher and Deacon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in honor of Alfred Coffey to the Eagle Rock Rescue Squad.

The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2006 at the Botetourt Funeral Home located at 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Virginia.

Funeral services will be held at Springwood Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2006 with final interment at Springwood Baptist Church Cemetery.

Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va. (254-3000).

Alfred Rufus Coffey and Mae Marie Layne were married on 24 September 1938 in Fincastle, Botetourt Co., VA.⁴²⁵³³ They⁴²⁵³³ appeared in the census on 4 April 1940 in Fincastle, Botetourt Co., VA.⁴²⁵³⁴ Mae Marie Layne, daughter of Josh William Layne and Fannie Bell Sweet, was born on 9 May 1920 in Botetourt Co., VA. Mae died in Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., VA on 9 December 2008 and was buried at Springwood Baptist Church Cemetery in Buchanan, Botetourt Co., VA in December 2008 .

Obituary, The Roanoke Times, Dec. 12, 2008

Mae Layne Coffey, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Eagle Rock, Va., on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, surrounded by her beloved children. Born on May 9, 1920, Mae was 88 years old and is survived by her 10 children, Shirley Siler and husband, Harry "Bud," of Natural Bridge, Floyd Coffey and wife, Helen, of Eagle Rock, Joyce Hylton and husband, Alton, of Eagle Rock, Alton Coffey and wife, Patricia, of Blue Ridge, Carter Coffey, of Boones Mill, Brenda Coffey, of Eagle Rock, Wanda Simpson, of Ashland, Gail Moody, of Ashland, Dennis Coffey and wife, Becky, of Eagle Rock, and Debra Thomas, of Roanoke. Mae has 23 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren (one deceased); and four greatgreat-grandchildren. Mae is survived by four sisters, Mary Wright, Dorothy Bradner, Grace Vess, and Virginia Nicely. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors who loved her dearly.

Mae was predeceased by her loving husband of 68 years, Alfred R. Coffey; her father and mother, Joshua William Layne and Fannie Sweet Layne; Mae's sisters, Nellie Layne and Ella Sweet; and brothers, George, Buck, Joe, Tom, and Billy Layne.

Mae's commitment to her husband and family was the heart of her life. She and her husband, Alfred, taught their 10 children the importance of love, family, the value of good work ethic and above all, belief in God. She was a member of Springwood Baptist Church for over 50 years and later at Mt. Carmel Church. She and Alfred made sure that each and every child was brought up in the church. One of the most special gifts Mom gave us was the value of family and her unconditional love this she taught each of us through her years of dedication to her family.

She adored her children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren and they all adored her. To the very end, her eyes danced when the children entered the room. Mae's joy and happiness in life was felt by all who met her or entered her home. She made everyone feel welcome with her sweet and precious spirit. She took great pride in her home and her excellent cooking was enjoyed not only by her family, but by many, many neighbors and friends.

Mae felt a great commitment to St. Jude Children's Hospital and gave generously. The family is indebted to the Eagle Rock Rescue Squad volunteers who have shown such consideration and compassion to our Mother in her time of need. The family requests in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in honor of Mae Coffey to either St. Jude Children's Hospital or Eagle Rock Rescue Squad. The family also wishes to express their appreciation and gratitude to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, and especially, Macky Anderson, for the care of our Mother and support of our family.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Springwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Ronk and the Rev. Brian Clingenpeel officiating. Interment will follow in Springwood Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 12, 2008, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000.

Alfred Rufus Coffey and Mae Marie Layne had the following children: